Foreign and Military Policy

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Foreign and Military Policy

Facing the World: Foreign Policy Foreign policy = goals that outline how a country will interact with other countries in the world. Some of the tools used in carrying out foreign policy include: diplomacy— negotiation/communication with other countries economic aid —assistance to other nations in the form of grants, loans, or credits to purchase goods technical assistance —sending experts with technical skills in agriculture, engineering, or business to aid other nations sanctions— punishments towards a country/govt. (boycotts, tariffs, quotas) fight— use military (last resort)

The Aftermath of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake * Does the United States have a responsibility to assist countries after natural disasters? * What are the pros and cons of the US providing assistance to countries (especially poor countries) after a natural disaster?

Foreign Policy Powers: President vs. Congress Powers of the President: Powers of Congress: SHARED Foreign Policy Powers:

International Relations Philosophies Political Idealism: Govt’s should make its INTERNAL political philosophy the goal of its foreign policy - What are the characteristics of US political philosophy? Political Realism Govt’s are primarily motivated by the desire for military and economic power or security, rather than ideals or ethics “Realpolitik” American Foreign Policy— A Mixture Every president has based his foreign policy on both principles, though some focus on one more than the other

What Would You Do? Should the US government allow US companies to sell products to China, a country that has a history of depriving citizens of basic human rights (i.e. freedom of speech, freedom of religion, etc.) - Idealist POV? - Realist POV? - Your POV? Student Protesting against Chinese government (1989)

OP-ED Questions: Realism vs. Idealism 1. How does the author define a realist? 2. How does the author define an idealist?

US & Afghanistan: A Brief Timeline * 1980’s: Soviet Union installs a leader through military invasion - anti-regime resistance intensifies with various mujahedeen groups fighting Soviet forces - US, Pakistan, China, Iran and Saudi Arabia supply money/arms * 1986: US begins supplying mujahedeen with Stinger missiles to shoot down Soviet helicopter gun ships * 1988/89: Soviet Union removes troops from Afghanistan * 1990’s: Taliban gains control of Afghanistan - mujahedeen supported - friendly to Osama bin Laden & Al Qaeda

U.S. President Ronald Reagan, March 21, 1983 "To watch the courageous Afghan freedom fighters battle modern arsenals with simple hand-held weapons is an inspiration to those who love freedom.“